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The Legal Benefits of a Copyright

You have a website; it is your pride and joy and you cannot wait until others see it. What happens next is not what you anticipated, however. You get it out the public and start advertising it like crazy so that your business takes off in an upward fashion, yet all of a sudden […]

It Costs Money to Sell a Home in Florida?

If you plan on moving anytime soon, you might be shocked to find out that it will cost you to sell your home in Florida. While you would think that the only money that gets put out during the buying/selling of a home is the money from the buyer, that is not the case; […]

Setting up a Small Business Means Getting a License

In Florida, if you own a small business, you need a license – it is that simple. But, what type of license you need could vary. Every business must have a general business license. This is called a business tax receipt and is received from your tax collector. The county and municipality you live […]

How is Time Sharing Determined for Children of Divorce?

Time sharing of a child, as the state of Florida calls child custody, is determined a little differently than you might imagine. It is not based on which parent does more “parenting” or which parent requests sole custody; it is based on the best interests of the child. The interests are determined after evaluating […]

The Importance of the NDA

You are excited – you finally came up with an invention. You cannot wait to get your ideas out there, but before you do, you have to protect yourself. This is done with an NDA. This agreement is almost always warranted when you come up with an invention. Think of it as your protection […]

On Thursday, April 7th, The Committee To Re-Elect Judge David Dugan hosted a re-election reception at Hemingway’s Tavern in Melbourne. Over 100 people showed up to visit and show support for Judge Dugan. It was a fun party and a great time to catch up with friends both old and new. The weather was […]

The Civil Risks of a Landlord

A landlord has a lot of responsibility, including providing a safe and secure place for his tenants to live. In addition, however, he has a financial responsibility to his tenants. For example, if a security deposit is not being returned, there has to be ample evidence for keeping that deposit in order to avoid […]

Estate Planning is Important even if you are Single

When you are single you are less likely to think of estate planning than you would if you had a large family, especially small children. Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you look at it, we all get old and we all need to be properly prepared. The only way to do so is […]

Eric Hostetler Appointed to Bridges Foundation Board

Attorney Eric Hostetler of Widerman Malek, PL, has been appointed to the Bridges Foundation Board. Eric has been active with Bridges, attending their fundraisers in the past and participating at different events. The purpose of Bridges Foundation is to serve as a supporting organization for Bridges, its mission, and all affiliate organizations by developing sources of […]

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